SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Wanted - Join the Fun! 🎉

Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Pay: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (Actual: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30, depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only

Are you passionate about making a difference? Love working with young people? We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 1-2) to join our awesome team in Darwen, where you'll be helping students aged 10-19 with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and more. Get ready to bring your creativity, compassion, and dedication to a role that's all about helping students shine!

What You'll Be Doing:

✨ Support their learning - Help plan lessons and activities that are as unique as our students!
✨ Celebrate progress - Provide feedback and help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
✨ Be their champion - Adapt support to their individual needs, while encouraging independence and positivity.
✨ Keep things running smoothly - Help with behaviour management and ensure everything is on track with school policies.
✨ Make it fun - Create a safe, exciting space where students feel encouraged to be their best selves!

What You'll Need:

• Experience working with Special Educational Needs (SEN) students
• A full UK driving licence (You'll be helping with student transport, so it's essential!)
• GCSE Maths & English at Grade C/Level 2 or above
• Level 2 qualification in Teaching and Learning Support (desirable, but not a dealbreaker!)
• A deep understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Creativity, adaptability, and a whole lot of patience!

Perks of the Job:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free on-site lunches (yum!)
• Discounts on gym memberships, phone plans, and more with Perkbox
• Enhanced annual leave, sick pay, and life assurance
• Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support for you!
• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)

How to Apply: Ready to be part of something amazing? Apply online and don't forget to share your full employment and education history. Got questions? Reach out to Natasha Bentley at #####.

All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.

We're all about equality and keeping the young people we care for safe - join us in making a real difference!